2025 Kato District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Today we will introduce a famous day-trip hot spring in Otofuke town adjacent to Obihiro. Marumigaoka Onsen is famous for its high-quality moor hot spring, and the baths are large, so in summer you can soak while looking out at the fresh greenery filling the windows. The moor hot spring is brown in color and has a slightly viscous nature, which feels great on the skin. There is also a cafe space on the premises, so you can take a break with a coffee after your bath. If you are driving, it is about 10 minutes from Obihiro Station or Otofuke Interchange. It is about a 20-minute walk from the bus stop in front of Kino Agricultural Cooperative. #hotspring

Lake Shikaribetsu is also known as the "Lake in the Sky" because it is the highest lake in Hokkaido at 810 meters above sea level. Due to its altitude and the fact that it is surrounded by wind holes, it is a very cool place even in midsummer, and this campsite is located on the north shore of the lake. The surrounding area is surrounded by recreational forests and is very quiet. Fishing is not possible there as it is a no-fishing zone, but despite its fame, there are few campsite users and you can spend your time there in peace. (*Another feature is that there are many spots where you can see pikas in the surrounding area.) #camping #Hokkaido #forest bathing #secret summer resort #travel with children #supporting tourism #couples trip

Hokkaido's summer event ⛱️ "Hokkaido Balloon Festival" 2024 will be the 51st time✨Every year, guests from all over the world visit this grand summer event in Hokkaido✨ You can also try out a hot air balloon and enjoy a trip in the sky in a hot air balloon✨You definitely have to try this✨✨✨ Hokkaido Balloon Festival" ■ Event name The 51st Hokkaido Balloon Festival in 2024 ■ Date Friday, August 2, 2024 - Sunday, August 4, 2024 * 3 days ■ Venue Kamishihoro Town Aviation Park ■ Organizer Hokkaido Balloon Festival Organizing Committee #Summer event #Hokkaido #Balloon festival #Shihoro #Hot air balloon

Shihoro Line Sannosawa Bridge Ruins 〒080-1403 Nukabira Onsenkyo, Kamishihoro-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido There is a path that leads down to the lake from the parking lot near the forest trolley railway. Please be careful as there is a steep unpaved road downhill. When you go down to the lake, you will see the remains of Sannosawa Bridge. The very large arch was impressive. The driftwood and fallen trees create a very nice atmosphere and match the calm scenery of the lake. Date of visit: 2021.10.10 #Autumn trip #Hokkaido tourism #Hokkaido trip

Tokachi Ranch, Birch Tree-Lined Road 〒080-0572 Komaba Namiki, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido It is located at the entrance to Tokachi Ranch. I parked my car in the parking lot next to the entrance or on the side of the tree-lined road and took photos and walked around. The road is wide and deep, so it feels very nice. If you go through here and continue on, you can reach the observation deck. Please visit it as well. #HokkaidoTrip #Tokachi #TokachiRanch #BirchTreeLinedRoad

Taushubetsu River Bridge at Lake Nukabira It appears on the surface of the lake depending on the water level of Lake Nukabira, which is a dam lake, and when the water level rises, it is submerged. I wanted to see the scenery where the lake water recedes and stumps are scattered, so I aimed to go from mid- to late May, when the water level usually recedes. However, the amount of precipitation also plays a role, so it is not guaranteed. There are two ways to get here. 1. Join a tour. If you are a first-time visitor, a tour is probably safer. 2. Go on your own. In this case, the gate is locked, so you will need to borrow a key from the Tokachi Western Forest Management Office Higashidaisetsu Branch Office. The road from the gate to the bridge is a gravel road that is barely wide enough for one car, and there are brown bears along the way. Please be careful as it is dangerous to walk there. #HokkaidoTrip #Tokachi #LakeNukabira #TaushubetsuRiverBridge